Sunset hikes near Spruce Corner, ma

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Barrus Road via Peter Hill Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 40 min of walking

2. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 117 min of walking

3. Ford Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 30 min of walking

4. Barrus Road 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 101 min of walking

5. Hawks Brook Trial & MST via East Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Hawks Brook Trial & MST via Sugar Run 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Mount Institute–Blue Pulaski Loop, 7 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 65 min of walking

8. Goatherd Rock–Bog Trail, 7 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

9. Hunt Road 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Bog Trail–Greenwood Walls Trail, 6 sights 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 64 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster–East Road, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 129 min of walking

12. Goatherd's Quest–Greenwood Walls Trail, 5 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 61 min of walking